It’s common to use tropical plants growing in containers to beautify our outdoor living areas. These plants often live two lives — spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside the ...

Heinrich says that circling roots at the surface and around the edges of the container are signs that it's time to repot. "If you see almost nothing but thick roots with very little soil when you pull ...

Wish I saw this yesterday." Gardener reveals how to avoid the biggest mistake most people make when repotting plants: 'This ...

Plants that are pot-bound generally require more frequent watering and careful attention to fertilizing. Once the roots fill the container, they are limited in the amount they can continue to expand ...

DENVER — The best therapy for winter boredom is to get our hands dirty and make a mess. Repot some plants. I don't have time during summer to mess with most houseplants. My hands are full. So winter ...

Like people grow out of clothes, plants outgrow their pots but when it comes to plants, it’s important to stay one step ahead. Leaving a plant in a pot far too small for it for extended periods of ...

Houseplants are a great addition to your home, providing a pop of colour and a taste of nature. Some say orchids are the best house plants, as they are pretty easy to care for. Peace lilies are also ...

Repot Christmas cactus every three to four years in late winter or early spring—never while it’s blooming. Choose a pot about ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from U on Sunday. Followed categories will be added to My News. You know it’s time to repot if the mix in your pots seems to have magically disappeared; your plants ...

Fall and winter, when garden chores are slim, is a good time for repotting. At this time of year, plants are generally less active and, with care, can bounce back more easily from transplant shock.

Repotting a snake plant at the right time keeps it healthy for decades by preventing stress, pests, and growth problems.